GE Healthcare has recently become aware of an issue associated with the CARESCAPE Monitor B850 when used with the iCentral network. The iCentral must have the alarm management software license (L-NETM-00) and the alarm limit change option enabled to experience this issue.
When changing the HR, SpO2 or Invasive pressure alarm limits from the iCentral over the network, the alarm priority on th

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Consignees were sent on 7/20/2011 a GE Healthcare "Important Product Information" letter. The letter was addressed to Healthcare Administrator / Risk Manager, chief of Nursing and Director of Biomedical Engineering. The letter described the Issue, Affected Product Details, Instructions, Product Correction, and Contact Information (Technical Support 1-800-558-7044).